The lake is closed for the season, officials say. But the town of Lake Lure is open. And they are ready for visitors to come ...

Enjoy 5 easy and fun day trips from Charlotte, North Carolina, including mountain towns, lakeside escapes, and historic sites like Reed Gold Mine.

North Carolina is packed with a diverse geography and close to major travel destinations, which makes it a great launchpad ...

From the Finger Lakes to Blue Cypress Lake, these stunning vacation spots by the water might just be some of the best East ...

This list includes the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Historic Sites, National Forest lands, and State Parks.

LAKE LURE, NC (WLOS) — Down the road from Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, is also seeing a lot of heavy machinery. Army Corps crews are removing thousands of tons of Helene runoff sediment from the lake.

Asheville, the Blue Ridge, and Lake Lure offer quick escapes from Charlotte’s bustle.

They believe the Pioneer Trail — with more than 12 miles connecting recreation areas along Black Creek in Jennings State Forest — is one of the best hiking trails in Florida. Maybe even the best.

In addition to hiking, this part of the park is popular with rock climbers, so you may see some making their way up the towering sandstone cliffs below the trail. Should you be a climber yourself ...